William Barnes and Thomas Hardy: Study Day

The William Barnes Society and the Thomas Hardy Society are pleased to present a joint study day on Saturday 26th October at the Dorford Centre (Coffee Lounge), Dorchester. The programme will focus on aspects of the relationship between Barnes and Hardy through their lives and work.

Tickets for the event are £10. Any remaining funds after expenses are paid will go toward the Society fundraising campaign for the Barnes Archive at the Dorset History Centre. Please send cheques made out to the William Barnes Society to Jane Ashdown, 1 Linden Avenue, Dorchester Dorset, to reserve your seat. Please include a telephone number. Thank you.

Programme 

10.45 am - arrive - tea/coffee available.

11 am - Mark Chutter, Chair and Academic Director for the Thomas Hardy Society introduces the day.

11.15 am - 11.40 am, Dr Alan Chedzoy talks on the Barnes/Hardy relationship through their poetry: A Persistent Voice.